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J.C. Escarra Hits First MLB Home Run in Yankees' Doubleheader Sweep

The former Uber driver and substitute teacher's 415-foot blast at Yankee Stadium highlights his remarkable journey to the majors.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: J.C Escarra #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates his solo home run in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game two of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on April 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • J.C. Escarra, the Yankees' 30-year-old rookie backup catcher, hit his first major league home run on April 27, a 415-foot drive off Chad Green in the eighth inning against the Blue Jays.
  • The home run capped a doubleheader sweep for the Yankees and earned Escarra the team's player of the game belt and a postgame speech.
  • Escarra's path to the majors included stints in independent leagues, work as an Uber driver and substitute teacher, and a minor league deal with the Yankees in 2024.
  • Known for his defensive skills, Escarra has impressed teammates and coaches with his pitch framing and game-calling, ranking 12th in Catcher Framing Runs.
  • Escarra retrieved the milestone ball from a fan in exchange for an autographed bat and plans to gift it to his father, a lifelong Yankees fan who immigrated from Cuba.